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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
180hp134kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,393kg3,071lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,119km695mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,873mm192in
4,767mm188in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,786mm110in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,586mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
586L
586L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
1,152L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
135g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
28.6 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,393 kg
3,071 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI7.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI: 1.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
1,467 km
911 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
1,119 km
695 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.7 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 s
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)Facelift 20192.0 TDIVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.8 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,873 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,467 km
911 mi
1,119 km
695 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
135 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.8 TSI

  • Is 92 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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